Houston Institute for Culture

To achieve higher quality of life standards, Houston Institute for Culture promotes cultural knowledge and experience through public programs, and innovative approaches to social change through education about cultural influences - history, media, religion, arts, environment, and economics. The organization improves cultural literacy and cross-cultural participation through free and low-cost events featuring traditional arts, creative expression and modern media. It inspires social innovation through forums, community dialog and meaningful social interaction to increase community involvement and circulate the best, most effective ideas.Houston Institute for Culture, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides additional services and classes through unique outreach centers to meet the cultural self-determination and media accessibility needs of Houston communities, including marginalized and displaced populations, youth and immigrants.Houston Institute for Culture is the managing agency responsible for educational events, research and service projects of its outreach centers. The organization's sphere of interest is Houston, the regions that have affected Houston's cultural history and the international origins of Houston's diverse population.